Somewhere in Pennsylvania, a life -- probably several lives -- just changed, 456.7 million times over. A single winning Powerball jackpot ticket was sold in the Commonwealth for Saturday night's drawing. It is the eighth-largest jackpot in the game's history. That means the winner claims a $456.7 million prize.

We will have a delayed opening tomorrow, along with all Far Northeast Neighborhood Libraries (Holmesburg, Foxchase, Katherine Drexel, Bustleton, Welsh Road). We will be open from 2-6 pm. Our drop box will be open for any items you need to return. If you need to renew items, please visit our website, freelibrary.org and sign-in with your library card/pins #'s.
Thank you for your patience!

This Philly bridge is the oldest of its kind in the country, and it's getting a much-needed fix

The settlers who built the bridge spanning Pennypack Creek's shallow, rippling courses shaped the stones in its three neat arches with hand tools and raised its nearly 20-foot spandrels with the just the strength in their own bodies.

HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. (CBS) - A Montgomery County school is now closed and its students have been sent home for the day after a bomb threat was made, officials say. Police and other emergency responders in Huntingdon Valley were called out to St. Albert the Great School after the school received the threat Tuesday morning.

2nd Police District As reported by Northeast Detectives. Does not include homicides, sexual assaults, narcotics offenses or other specific crimes investigated by special police units. All locations listed by block, not by exact address. There were 11 reported robberies, most of which happened on the street.

"Adopt a Senior Citizen" residential sidewalk snow removal on behalf of local senior citizens within your neighborhood. All that it takes is for you to identify a senior citizen within your neighborhood and offer a helping hand. "Dare to Care!"

The entire Free Library of Philadelphia system will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday 3/7/18, due to inclement weather. If you need to renew eligible items please do so via our website, www.freelibrary.org. All you need is your library card/pin #'s.
Please stay safe and hopefully we will see you all on Thursday!

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Website for the Free Library of Philadelphia, its programs, resources, and services. One of the largest public library systems in the world, FLP has established its Internet presence to enhance and extend its services to the citizens of Philadelphia, the Delaware Valley, and beyond.

Captain Adam Friedman was appointed to the Philadelphia Police Department on 02-26-96. He began his career as a patrol officer in the 15th District and was also assigned to the district narcotic enforcement team. In 1999, Captain Friedman was transferred to the Narcotics Strike Force until 2004 when he was promoted to Sergeant and assigned to the 4th District.

Report a downed tree If a tree falls during a storm and it's blocking a road, or it has fallen on a house, car or other property, call 911. A crew of arborists from Philadelphia Parks & Recreation is on call to respond to tree emergencies, and they will come out to remove the hazard and any part of the tree that is an immediate risk to public safety.

Stay safe! Trees are down and lights are out on the roads!
City of Philadelphia Mobilizes for Weather Event Please call 911 only for emergencies. If a tree is down and it's a non-emergency contact Philly311. Call 1-800-841-4141 if a tree is on wires and you're not in danger. Do not approach wires.

Mayor Kenney stood in front of City Council last year and pledged to seize control of Philadelphia's schools - and cover most of their $1 billion shortfall. "The buck will stop with us," he promised. On Thursday, he'll put his money where his mouth is.

Developing a series of improvements to create a more inviting corridor that is safe, accessible, and reliable for residents, visitors, employees, and commuters, including those who walk, wheel, transit, bicycle, and drive.

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